© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

permissibility

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being allowed or permitted; the ability to do something according to rules or laws.

Example: The permissibility of certain actions varies depending on the context and regulations.

permissible

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəbl/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Allowed or permitted according to rules or laws.

Example: Wearing a hat in class is not permissible according to the school rules.

permissibleness

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəblnəs/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being allowed or accepted according to rules or standards.

Example: The permissibleness of the new policy was debated among the committee members.

permissive

IPA: /pərˈmɪsɪv/

KK: /pərˈmɪsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Willing to allow or accept behavior, often in a way that is tolerant or lenient.

Example: The permissive teacher allowed her students to choose their own projects.

permissiveness

IPA: /pərˈmɪsɪvnəs/

KK: /pərˈmɪsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being willing to allow things to happen without strict rules or control.

Example: The school's permissiveness towards students' behavior led to a more relaxed atmosphere.

permittee

IPA: /pərˈmɪt.i/

KK: /pərˈmɪti/

noun

Definition: A person who has been given permission to do something, usually through an official document called a permit.

Example: The permittee must follow all the rules outlined in the permit.

permittivity

IPA: /pərˈmɪtɪvɪti/

KK: /pərˈmɪtɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: A measure of how well a material can store electrical energy when an electric field is applied to it.

Example: The permittivity of the material affects how capacitors function in electronic circuits.

permutable

IPA: /pərˈmjuːtəbl/

KK: /pɚˈmjuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being rearranged or changed in order or position.

Example: The elements in the set are permutable, allowing for various combinations.

permutational

IPA: /pərˈmjuːteɪʃənl/

KK: /pərˈmjuːteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the arrangement or rearrangement of elements in a particular order.

Example: The permutational analysis of the data revealed interesting patterns.

permute

IPA: /pərˈmjuːt/

KK: /pərˈmjuːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To change the arrangement or order of a set of items or elements.

Example: You can permute the letters of the word to create different combinations.

←1

...

136313641365

...

1978→